Wondering what to give your mother for Mother's Day? How about making her a beautiful (and useful!) something that she'll love? Surprise her with lovely hanging sachets made with antique hankies, handpicked just for her. The post Homemade Antique Hankie Sachets: The Perfect Gift appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

If you have never heard of paper punch embroidery, you're not alone. This somewhat obscure craft was extremely popular during the Victorian era (1837-1901). Women and children both took to this form of handwork in the thousands, and examples can be found across America. Once a valued antique, its popularity as a collectible peeked in the last quarter of the 20th century. However, enthusiastic collectors continue to purchase items, though at lower prices than in the past. The post What is Paper Punch Embroidery? (An Antique Guide) appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

Do you LOVE super quick and easy DIY projects? If so then today's DIY vintage Valentine decoration is right up your alley (and mine!). With a few materials you may have on hand, like fabric scraps and buttons, you can make these no-sew stuffed hearts in a jiffy. The post DIY Vintage Valentine Decoration w/Fabric & Buttons appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

This year I'm pleased to be getting a bit of a head start with today's round up of a "comprehensive" bunch of Valentine-themed projects and guides. This gives us all time to think about vintage Valentine projects we might like to make AND to haul out Valentine cards, jewelry, and other items we might like to sell. The post 14+ Vintage Valentine’s Day Projects & Guides appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

Folk art includes a wide variety of traditional crafts and art media but it defies easy definition. Yet, its simplicity and intrinsic beauty captivate art-lovers worldwide, and entire museums have been established to celebrate its unique contribution to the world of art. The post What is Folk Art? (An Antique Guide) appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

Whenever I'm out vintage shopping and I come across interesting and unusual items, it causes me to pause and wonder, what can I do or make with it? That happened to me recently with a couple of spindles; my first thought was I could easily repurpose them into farmhouse candle holders. The post Antique Spindles Into Farmhouse Candle Holders appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

Today's project utilizes some of my antique bingo card and button stash to make a farmhouse style vintage Christmas decoration. The post Vintage Christmas Decoration (Bingo Card & Button) appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

Colorful antique advertising tins provide wonderful decorating opportunities. Small toiletry tins grouped in the bath or on a dressing table add charm, as do food-related tins in the kitchen. Larger tins can serve as containers for all sorts of items and look great on top of cabinets or stacked in a corner. The post Antique Advertising Tin Guide: History & Values appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

When John Wesley Hyatt invented celluloid in the 1860's, little did he know that this unique material would be used to create hundreds of household items. While the celluloid items most of us think of, like vanity jars, mirrors, and button hooks, have dropped in value (along with SO many other vintage and antique items), their place in history remains. The post What Is Celluloid? (An Antique Guide with Values) appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more

We've all come across small pieces of antique furniture at thrift stores or garage sales that look drab and dumpy. Chalk paint is my favorite to paint vintage furniture with because it requires little preparation of the furniture, adheres well, distresses easily, and dries quickly. The post How to Paint Vintage Furniture: Recipes & Videos appeared first on Adirondack Girl @ Heart ..read more